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PS4 UK Ad Confirms 2013 Launch Window

It's good to know our European friends won't be left out in the cold in 2013.

While it has been widely assumed that the PlayStation 4 would launch this year in all territories, that hasn't been officially confirmed. When Sony announced their new system back in February and said it was "coming Holiday 2013," they neglected to mention specific regions.

But according to a new European PS4 ad, it's now clear that the PS4 should launch across the pond in 2013. This was spotted in today's Metro newspaper in the UK and then later Tweeted; the ad just says- "Coming 2013." Remember, while the PS3 launched in mid-November of 2006 in the US, Euro gamers had to wait until March of 2007. The bad news is that that was a last-second delay so we suppose it could happen again... But for now, let's be optimistic, shall we?

Ideally, there will be more than enough consoles to go around this time, too. That was another huge issue with the PS3 launch; however, with more common components that are cheaper and easier to manufacture, we shouldn't experience a PS4 shortage.

Comments (6 posts)

They must be pretty well-assured as to supply or they wouldn't have committed to a 2013 release in Europe. Earlier in the year, there was speculation that they could shift 16 million units by the end of their financial year in spring 2014. If they can stay out of the way of the Microsoft self-immolation and communicate their message well, then it'll be a good year for them.Last edited by Kryten1029a on 5/24/2013 11:39:26 AM

Im In the uk , I was in my local tesco store last night an there was a big cardboard Stand promting the ps4 an kn it said 'ps4 coming soon' its just my opinion but I think its safe to say the ps4 will be released over here this holiday season.